QUESTIONS ON ADS. Roll Call. “Members are largely restricted from using official funds to promote, host or advertise events that do not directly serve their constituents. However, guidance from the House Administration Committee, the franking commission and the House Ethics … Continue reading
SUPER PAC PACT EDITORIAL. The Times. “Congress could also require disclosure of donors, and end the coordination between outside groups and political parties. That is increasingly unlikely, however, as long as some members of Congress owe their elections, and their … Continue reading
MCCAIN’S EXCESS. Washington Times. “The dormant 2008 presidential apparatus of John McCain this year transferred nearly $9 million in old donations to an educational charity run by three major political supporters that bears the Arizona senator’s name, filings showed Tuesday.” … Continue reading
R AND D POLS IN TWITTERVERSE. Roll Call. “Though lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have embraced social networking as a way to communicate with their constituents, Republicans might be doing it better.” SEC AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Story here. … Continue reading
ARE YOU READING THIS ON YOUR NEW IPAD? Did you resist the urge to join the lines at the Apple store today to get a new iPad? This site looks great on iPads of all generations, especially since I upgraded … Continue reading